Tag Archives: love

So this is love.

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Hannah

Cupcakes when I get home from work. Nights up late giggling. Fancy dinners out at French restaurants. Managing to take decent selfies by the door. Tickets to Shakespeare productions. Dinners on the porch that taste just perfect. Bike rides. Long … Continue reading →

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My sister’s wedding.

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Hannah

I have never had a sister. Growing up, I really didn’t mind, as I am kind of an over dramatic middle child who felt that having all the attention as the only female child was her exact due. Admit it, … Continue reading →

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My husband is not my soul mate.

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Hannah

It might seem odd that on this, our one-year anniversary, I am beginning a post with the declaration that my husband is not my soul mate. But he isn’t. I wouldn’t want to imagine life without James. I enjoy being … Continue reading →

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It takes you back to love.

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Hannah

“Of the five senses, smell is the strongest trigger of memory, the one that takes you back to love, to walking into a desert temple, to a fine dinner, or even to the burning ozone of a Japanese train on … Continue reading →

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“I’m a little drunk on you and high on summertime.”

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Hannah

Dear Summer, It’s official: I am addicted to you. I mean, I hate that our Founding Fathers built my current home in a swamp, because when you roll around this swampy city can be pretty unbearably hot and muggy. And … Continue reading →

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But then summer comes.

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Hannah

My feelings about academia and grad school fluctuate constantly. When I look at our bank account and I think how awesome it would be if I was getting a real working person paycheck, I am less than thrilled with my … Continue reading →

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We have no hobbies.

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Hannah

James and I have no hobbies. Back when I was teaching high school, one of my students asked me what James and I like to do together, and when I tried telling her that we just kind of like hanging … Continue reading →

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Vacating: This man.

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Hannah

You knew it was coming, didn’t you, that mushy post where I get all sappy and newlywed. Well, it’s here. After an eternity apart (ok, 11 days) where James was in DC and I was in KY, being back with … Continue reading →

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Stephen & Leslie

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Hannah

When we did our pre-marital counseling last spring, our mentor couple told us that we would be lucky to find “couple friends,” you know, friends where we both like both of them equally. James and I feel so blessed that … Continue reading →

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Perfection.

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Hannah

Last Friday night James and I got burgers at Five Guys went to go see The Great Gatsby. (Have you seen it yet? My response: “It’s just like the book – I LOVE IT!” James’ response: “It’s just like the book … Continue reading →

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